The Subway (October 2, 2005)
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Bob, Mike Brunson, and Jim Germain on approach to the "Subway" from the Wildcat Canyon trailhead in Zion National Park.
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Jim Germain enjoying a gorgeous day on Zion slickrock just before the pass that leads to the Subway section of the Left Fork of North Creek.
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Getting ready to descend the last steep section before entering the Subway section of the Left Fork of North Creek visible behind Mike and Jim.
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The first wonderful portion of the inner canyon.
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This canyon deserves it's reputation as one of the most scenic in Zion.
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Gorgeous.
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This is where the actual "Subway" begins.
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Prior to this section there were a couple very cold swims so the wet suit was welcome.
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More incredible scenery.
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The eroded sandstone taking on a "subway" shape.
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The light and the shadows are wonderful here.
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One of the most photographed sections of the Subway.
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And I'm happy to be here.
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Mike leaping over a narrow section just before the only "real" rappel in the Subway.
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"The Subway"
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Thankful to have the chance to see this place.
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Jim Germain -- the only one "tough" enough to do this without a wet suit.
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Exiting the Subway one is treated to lovely views like this.
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More beautiful cascades over bright, red sandstone terraces.
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Towering sandstone walls as we exit the Subway for the scramble out to the Left Fork trailhead.
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Dinosaur tracks on fossilized mudstone about 2 miles from the Left Fork trailhead.
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A closer view.
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Mike on the steep section to the canyon rim and the end to an incredible semi-technical canyoneering trip.
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